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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.19 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.19 and 88.80 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.19 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.19 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.19 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 23,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991.47/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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