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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.02, 160.38 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.02, 160.38 and 99.43 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.02 : 160.38 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.02/160.38 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.02x = 160.38 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.02x = 15,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946.18/107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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