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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 241.10 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 241.10 and 95.69 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 241.10 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/241.10 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 241.10 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 23,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,069.18/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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