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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.81 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.81 and 97.85 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.81 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.81 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.81 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 21,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605.09/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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