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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 160.95 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 160.95 and 53.24 is: 79.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 160.95 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/160.95 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 160.95 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 8,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568.98/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.84

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