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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 121 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 121 and 44.76 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 121 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/121 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 121 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 5,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415.96/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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