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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 120.98 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 120.98 and 64.54 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 120.98 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/120.98 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 120.98 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 7,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.05/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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