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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 160.31 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 160.31 and 90.65 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 160.31 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/160.31 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 160.31 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 14,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.53/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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