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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.73, 160.68 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.73, 160.68 and 91.59 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.73 : 160.68 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.73/160.68 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.73x = 160.68 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.73x = 14,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715.42/107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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