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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.93, 161.90 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.93, 161.90 and 71.44 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.93 : 161.90 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.93/161.90 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.93x = 161.90 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.93x = 11,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566.14/107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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