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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.42 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.42 and 82.27 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.42 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.42 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.42 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 20,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848.86/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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