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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.70 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.70 and 68.64 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.70 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.70 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.70 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 11,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030.45/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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