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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 141.93 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 141.93 and 80.30 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 141.93 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/141.93 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 141.93 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 11,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,396.98/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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