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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 157.99 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 157.99 and 94.64 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 157.99 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/157.99 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 157.99 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 14,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952.17/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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