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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.45, 160.99 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.45, 160.99 and 81.74 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.45 : 160.99 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.45/160.99 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.45x = 160.99 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.45x = 13,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.32/107.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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