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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 253.75 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 253.75 and 134.93 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 253.75 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/253.75 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 253.75 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 34,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236.54/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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