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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.77 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.77 and 66.54 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.77 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.77 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.77 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 16,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.86/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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