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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 157.70 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 157.70 and 94.05 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 157.70 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/157.70 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 157.70 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 14,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831.21/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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