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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.28, 160.92 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.28, 160.92 and 101.81 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.28 : 160.92 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.28/160.92 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.28x = 160.92 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.28x = 16,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.95/107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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