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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 158.06 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 158.06 and 90.98 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 158.06 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/158.06 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 158.06 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 14,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379.05/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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