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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.32 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.32 and 180 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.32 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.32 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.32 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 94,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,737.60/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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