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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 222.06 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 222.06 and 108.45 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 222.06 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/222.06 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 222.06 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 24,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083.12/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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