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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.25 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.25 and 80.69 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.25 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.25 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.25 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 17,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125.39/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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