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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.32 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.32 and 91.77 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.32 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.32 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.32 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 14,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712.57/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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