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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 77.25 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.06 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.06 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.06 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 20,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862.14/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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