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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.51 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.51 and 69.65 is: 104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.51 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.51 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.51 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 16,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821.86/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.53

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