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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.42 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.42 and 153.98 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.42 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.42 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.42 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 39,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.61/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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