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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 241.10 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 241.10 and 69.43 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 241.10 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/241.10 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 241.10 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 16,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,740.21/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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