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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.25 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.25 and 69.53 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.25 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.25 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.25 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 16,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.56/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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