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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.08 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.08 and 125.64 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.08 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.08 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.08 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 31,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796.97/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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