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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.11 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.11 and 152.19 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.11 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.11 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.11 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 38,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521.38/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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