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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.26 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.26 and 77.64 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.26 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.26 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.26 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 19,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662.16/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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