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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 270.91 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 270.91 and 107.66 is: 161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 270.91 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/270.91 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 270.91 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 29,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166.31/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.09

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