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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.03, 160.28 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.03, 160.28 and 89.87 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.03 : 160.28 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.03/160.28 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.03x = 160.28 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.03x = 14,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403.91/107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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