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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.07, 160.38 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.07, 160.38 and 92.61 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.07 : 160.38 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.07/160.38 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.07x = 160.38 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.07x = 14,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852.79/107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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