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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 160.28 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 160.28 and 93.05 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 160.28 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/160.28 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 160.28 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 14,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912.79/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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