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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 240.04 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 240.04 and 63.84 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 240.04 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/240.04 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 240.04 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 15,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.95/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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