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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 919.26 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 919.26 and 180 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 919.26 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/919.26 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 919.26 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 165,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,466.80/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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