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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 269.82 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 269.82 and 88.69 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 269.82 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/269.82 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 269.82 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 23,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930.34/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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