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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 145 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 145 and 68.32 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 145 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/145 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 145 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 9,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906.40/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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