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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.64 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.64 and 69.76 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.64 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.64 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.64 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 11,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,066.73/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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