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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 160.44 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 160.44 and 88.89 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 160.44 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/160.44 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 160.44 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 14,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.51/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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