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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 144.88 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 144.88 and 68.22 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 144.88 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/144.88 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 144.88 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 9,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883.54/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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