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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 160.01 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 160.01 and 76.25 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 160.01 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/160.01 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 160.01 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 12,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.76/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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