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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 269.91 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 269.91 and 98.83 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 269.91 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/269.91 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 269.91 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 26,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675.21/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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