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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.41 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.41 and 101.69 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.41 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.41 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.41 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 16,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.78/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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