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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.08, 120.02 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.08, 120.02 and 44 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.08 : 120.02 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.08/120.02 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.08x = 120.02 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.08x = 5,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.88/80.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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