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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.79 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.79 and 89.98 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.79 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.79 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.79 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 14,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467.88/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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