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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 160.95 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 160.95 and 81.98 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 160.95 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/160.95 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 160.95 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 13,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.68/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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