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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.09 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.09 and 61.09 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.09 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.09 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.09 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 9,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779.39/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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