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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.47 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.47 and 60.79 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.47 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.47 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.47 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 15,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,408.44/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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