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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.54 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.54 and 94.08 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.54 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.54 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.54 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 13,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.32/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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