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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 146.01 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 146.01 and 94.84 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 146.01 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/146.01 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 146.01 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 13,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.59/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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