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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 533.67 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 533.67 and 182.41 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 533.67 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/533.67 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 533.67 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 97,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344.08/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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