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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 529.89 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 529.89 and 180.10 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 529.89 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/529.89 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 529.89 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 95,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,433.19/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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