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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.18 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.18 and 94.02 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.18 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.18 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.18 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 15,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060.12/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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