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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.94, 180.07 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.94, 180.07 and 62.20 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.94 : 180.07 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.94/180.07 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.94x = 180.07 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.94x = 11,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200.35/119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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