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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 270.11 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 270.11 and 64.55 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 270.11 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/270.11 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 270.11 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 17,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435.95/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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