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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.52 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.52 and 44.79 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.52 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.52 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.52 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 7,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099.89/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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