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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.41, 160.93 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.41, 160.93 and 68.80 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.41 : 160.93 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.41/160.93 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.41x = 160.93 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.41x = 11,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,071.98/107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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