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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 155.35 and 80.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 155.35 and 80.83 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 155.35 = 80.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/155.35 = 80.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 155.35 × 80.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 12,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556.94/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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