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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 530.93 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 530.93 and 180.96 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 530.93 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/530.93 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 530.93 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 96,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,076.19/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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