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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 222 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 222 and 111.92 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 222 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/222 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 222 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 24,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.24/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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