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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 810.88 and 454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 810.88 and 454.66 is: 680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 810.88 = 454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/810.88 = 454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 810.88 × 454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 368,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,674.70/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.80

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