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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 812.69 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 812.69 and 346.76 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 812.69 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/812.69 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 812.69 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 281,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,808.56/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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