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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.99, 160.34 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.99, 160.34 and 46.06 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.99 : 160.34 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.99/160.34 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.99x = 160.34 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.99x = 7,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384.97/106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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