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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.01, 158.91 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.01, 158.91 and 60.26 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.01 : 158.91 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.01/158.91 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.01x = 158.91 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.01x = 9,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576.08/106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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