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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.90 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.90 and 66.18 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.90 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.90 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.90 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 9,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589.48/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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