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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.67 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.67 and 180.41 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.67 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.67 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.67 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 98,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,265.04/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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