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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.15 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.15 and 122.47 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.15 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.15 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.15 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 28,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,552.69/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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