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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 156 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 156 and 80.10 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 156 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/156 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 156 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 12,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495.60/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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