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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 160.44 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 160.44 and 93.14 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 160.44 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/160.44 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 160.44 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 14,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943.38/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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