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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 253.76 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 253.76 and 105.04 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 253.76 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/253.76 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 253.76 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 26,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.95/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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