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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.41 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.41 and 103.93 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.41 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.41 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.41 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 26,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337.89/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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