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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.46 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.46 and 95.93 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.46 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.46 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.46 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 24,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314.42/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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