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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 530.55 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 530.55 and 180.68 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 530.55 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/530.55 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 530.55 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 95,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,857.12/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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