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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 526.40 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 526.40 and 180.16 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 526.40 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/526.40 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 526.40 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 94,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,836.22/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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