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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.11 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.11 and 70.40 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.11 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.11 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.11 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 19,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014.57/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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