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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 254.12 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 254.12 and 88.01 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 254.12 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/254.12 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 254.12 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 22,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363.39/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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