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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 144.89 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 144.89 and 68.19 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 144.89 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/144.89 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 144.89 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 9,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.71/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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