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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.55 and 60.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.55 and 60.83 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.55 = 60.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.55 = 60.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.55 × 60.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 15,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421.87/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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