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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.20 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.20 and 91.94 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.20 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.20 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.20 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 14,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543.89/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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