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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.68, 183.02 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.68, 183.02 and 105.75 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.68 : 183.02 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.68/183.02 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.68x = 183.02 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.68x = 19,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353.84/121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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