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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 534 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 534 and 182.46 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 534 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/534 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 534 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 97,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,433.64/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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