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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182.32 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182.32 and 105.30 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182.32 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182.32 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182.32 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 19,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198.30/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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