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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.45 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.45 and 64.76 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.45 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.45 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.45 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 15,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.30/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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