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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.11, 160.89 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.11, 160.89 and 82.79 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.11 : 160.89 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.11/160.89 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.11x = 160.89 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.11x = 13,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.86/107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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