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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 158.04 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 158.04 and 92.46 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 158.04 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/158.04 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 158.04 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 14,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612.38/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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