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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.09, 529.65 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.09, 529.65 and 179.55 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.09 : 529.65 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.09/529.65 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.09x = 529.65 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.09x = 95,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,100.64/353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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