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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 241.01 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 241.01 and 69.48 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 241.01 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/241.01 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 241.01 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 16,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745.37/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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