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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 215.95 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 215.95 and 105.67 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 215.95 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/215.95 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 215.95 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 22,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819.44/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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