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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.85, 529.95 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.85, 529.95 and 180.24 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.85 : 529.95 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.85/529.95 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.85x = 529.95 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.85x = 95,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,518.19/353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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