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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 269.98 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 269.98 and 77.41 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 269.98 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/269.98 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 269.98 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 20,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.15/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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