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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.58 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.58 and 91.04 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.58 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.58 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.58 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 14,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617.95/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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