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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.76 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.76 and 155.58 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.76 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.76 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.76 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 39,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479.98/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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