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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 254.10 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 254.10 and 155.84 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 254.10 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/254.10 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 254.10 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 39,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,598.94/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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