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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.27 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.27 and 179.33 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.27 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.27 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.27 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 94,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.99/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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