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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 254.07 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 254.07 and 100.59 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 254.07 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/254.07 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 254.07 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 25,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.90/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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