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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.20 and 63.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.20 and 63.34 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.20 = 63.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.20 = 63.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.20 × 63.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 15,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.61/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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