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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 545.01 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 545.01 and 180.59 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 545.01 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/545.01 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 545.01 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 98,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,423.36/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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