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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.40 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.40 and 66.30 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.40 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.40 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.40 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 16,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800.09/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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