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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 254.08 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 254.08 and 92.45 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 254.08 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/254.08 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 254.08 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 23,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489.70/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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