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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.80 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.80 and 61.41 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.80 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.80 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.80 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 9,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.73/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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