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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.10 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.10 and 133.96 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.10 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.10 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.10 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 31,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.08/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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