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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.85, 160.47 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.85, 160.47 and 94.70 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.85 : 160.47 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.85/160.47 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.85x = 160.47 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.85x = 15,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196.51/106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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