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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.85, 919.28 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.85, 919.28 and 180 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.85 : 919.28 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.85/919.28 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.85x = 919.28 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.85x = 165,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,470.40/612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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