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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 222.14 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 222.14 and 105.76 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 222.14 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/222.14 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 222.14 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 23,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491.89/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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