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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 811.75 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 811.75 and 297.63 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 811.75 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/811.75 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 811.75 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 241,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,601.15/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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