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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 813.06 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 813.06 and 195.34 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 813.06 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/813.06 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 813.06 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 158,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,823.14/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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