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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.04, 160.74 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.04, 160.74 and 96.60 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.04 : 160.74 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.04/160.74 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.04x = 160.74 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.04x = 15,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.48/107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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