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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.56 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.56 and 60.81 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.56 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.56 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.56 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 15,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418.98/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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