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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 160.01 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 160.01 and 66.82 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 160.01 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/160.01 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 160.01 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 10,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691.87/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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