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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.78 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.78 and 134.94 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.78 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.78 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.78 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 34,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245.73/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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