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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.04, 144.84 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.04, 144.84 and 68.16 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.04 : 144.84 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.04/144.84 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.04x = 144.84 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.04x = 9,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871.57/105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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