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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 157.65 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 157.65 and 70.67 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 157.65 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/157.65 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 157.65 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 11,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141.25/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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