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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.95, 748.94 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.95, 748.94 and 410.73 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.95 : 748.94 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.95/748.94 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.95x = 748.94 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.95x = 307,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,612.13/541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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