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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.12 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.12 and 94.57 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.12 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.12 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.12 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.89/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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