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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 269.99 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 269.99 and 75.83 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 269.99 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/269.99 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 269.99 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 20,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471.99/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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