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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 158.12 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 158.12 and 92.04 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 158.12 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/158.12 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 158.12 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 14,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.90/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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