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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 239.70 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 239.70 and 91.35 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 239.70 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/239.70 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 239.70 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 21,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896.94/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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