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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 813.06 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 813.06 and 195.22 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 813.06 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/813.06 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 813.06 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 158,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,725.57/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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