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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.99 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.99 and 80.46 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.99 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.99 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.99 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 11,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.90/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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