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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 616.73 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 616.73 and 180.02 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 616.73 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/616.73 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 616.73 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 111,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,019.75/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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