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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 253.77 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 253.77 and 66.48 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 253.77 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/253.77 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 253.77 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 16,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869.36/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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