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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 221.04 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 221.04 and 107.75 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 221.04 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/221.04 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 221.04 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 23,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815.95/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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