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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 158.04 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 158.04 and 95 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 158.04 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/158.04 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 158.04 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 15,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013.80/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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