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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 157.44 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 157.44 and 94.24 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 157.44 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/157.44 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 157.44 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 14,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.15/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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