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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 813.01 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 813.01 and 365.92 is: 549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 813.01 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/813.01 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 813.01 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 297,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,496.62/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.25

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