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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 269.94 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 269.94 and 77.32 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 269.94 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/269.94 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 269.94 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 20,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871.76/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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