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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 141.95 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 141.95 and 80.60 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 141.95 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/141.95 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 141.95 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 11,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440.66/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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