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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.75, 160.06 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.75, 160.06 and 76.24 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.75 : 160.06 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.75/160.06 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.75x = 160.06 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.75x = 12,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202.97/106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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