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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.43, 160.92 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.43, 160.92 and 61.71 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.43 : 160.92 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.43/160.92 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.43x = 160.92 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.43x = 9,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930.37/107.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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