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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 160.32 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 160.32 and 46.02 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 160.32 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/160.32 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 160.32 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 7,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377.93/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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