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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.93, 180.09 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.93, 180.09 and 65.05 is: 97.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.93 : 180.09 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.93/180.09 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.93x = 180.09 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.93x = 11,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.40/119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.68

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