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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 354.07 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 354.07 and 180.93 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 354.07 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/354.07 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 354.07 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 64,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,063.44/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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