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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 160.78 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 160.78 and 93.76 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 160.78 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/160.78 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 160.78 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 15,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074.73/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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