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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 159.08 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 159.08 and 69.84 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 159.08 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/159.08 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 159.08 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 11,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,109.80/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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