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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 157.64 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 157.64 and 89.64 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 157.64 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/157.64 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 157.64 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 14,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.40/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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