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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 544.93 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 544.93 and 180.82 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 544.93 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/544.93 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 544.93 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 98,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,534.24/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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