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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.77, 160.28 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.77, 160.28 and 102.90 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.77 : 160.28 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.77/160.28 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.77x = 160.28 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.77x = 16,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492.30/106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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