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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.18 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.18 and 63.36 is: 95.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.18 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.18 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.18 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 15,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281.01/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.00

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