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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.35 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.35 and 66.24 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.35 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.35 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.35 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 16,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.90/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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