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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 267.18 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 267.18 and 180.60 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 267.18 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/267.18 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 267.18 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 48,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.71/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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