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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 381.10 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 381.10 and 80.69 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 381.10 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/381.10 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 381.10 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 30,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.56/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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