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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 241.05 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 241.05 and 69.34 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 241.05 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/241.05 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 241.05 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 16,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.41/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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