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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 810.59 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 810.59 and 335.46 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 810.59 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/810.59 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 810.59 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 271,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,918.84/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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