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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.04, 157.56 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.04, 157.56 and 80.70 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.04 : 157.56 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.04/157.56 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.04x = 157.56 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.04x = 12,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.09/105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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