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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.00, 269.81 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.00, 269.81 and 98.67 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.00 : 269.81 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.00/269.81 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.00x = 269.81 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.00x = 26,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.02/180.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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