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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 432.25 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 432.25 and 180.49 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 432.25 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/432.25 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 432.25 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 78,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.27/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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