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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 270.89 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 270.89 and 94.06 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 270.89 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/270.89 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 270.89 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 25,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480.66/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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