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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 269.94 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 269.94 and 134.48 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 269.94 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/269.94 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 269.94 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 36,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301.53/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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