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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.35 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.35 and 77.67 is: 116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.35 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.35 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.35 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 19,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,677.69/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.40

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