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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.03, 253.59 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.03, 253.59 and 104.05 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 253.59 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/253.59 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 253.59 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 26,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386.04/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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