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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.52 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.52 and 47.30 is: 70.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.52 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.52 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.52 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 11,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989.99/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.93

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