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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 160.06 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 160.06 and 94.58 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 160.06 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/160.06 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 160.06 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 15,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138.47/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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