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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.09 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.09 and 94.44 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.09 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.09 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.09 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 14,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929.83/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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