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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.33 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.33 and 102.75 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.33 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.33 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.33 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 23,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.14/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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