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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.19 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.19 and 94.07 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.19 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.19 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.19 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 25,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.84/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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