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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 233.25 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 233.25 and 119.41 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 233.25 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/233.25 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 233.25 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 27,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.35/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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