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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.12, 119.99 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.12, 119.99 and 66.33 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.12 : 119.99 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.12/119.99 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.12x = 119.99 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.12x = 7,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.01/80.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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