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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.98, 160.34 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.98, 160.34 and 92.54 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.98 : 160.34 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.98/160.34 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.98x = 160.34 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.98x = 14,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836.60/106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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