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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 253.67 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 253.67 and 111.48 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 253.67 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/253.67 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 253.67 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 28,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.30/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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