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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.89 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.89 and 97.93 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.89 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.89 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.89 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 21,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,632.09/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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