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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.56 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.56 and 80.14 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.56 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.56 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.56 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 16,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954.44/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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