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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 160.28 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 160.28 and 58.67 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 160.28 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/160.28 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 160.28 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 9,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402.53/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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