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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.63 and 49.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.63 and 49.41 is: 74.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.63 = 49.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.63 = 49.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.63 × 49.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 7,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936.73/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.09

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