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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.06, 160.70 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.06, 160.70 and 85.41 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.06 : 160.70 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.06/160.70 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.06x = 160.70 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.06x = 13,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.96/107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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