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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.27, 160.92 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.27, 160.92 and 61.58 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.27 : 160.92 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.27/160.92 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.27x = 160.92 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.27x = 9,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909.45/107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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