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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 810.77 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 810.77 and 404.44 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 810.77 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/810.77 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 810.77 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 327,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,907.82/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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