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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.55, 160.85 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.55, 160.85 and 81.58 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.55 : 160.85 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.55/160.85 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.55x = 160.85 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.55x = 13,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.14/107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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