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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 253.92 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 253.92 and 61.09 is: 91.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 253.92 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/253.92 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 253.92 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 15,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511.97/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.64

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