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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 530.62 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 530.62 and 180.63 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 530.62 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/530.62 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 530.62 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 95,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,845.89/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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