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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.08 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.08 and 84.05 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.08 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.08 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.08 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 13,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.47/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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