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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.35 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.35 and 94.76 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.35 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.35 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.35 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 15,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.25/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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