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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.15 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.15 and 101.44 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.15 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.15 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.15 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 25,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,780.98/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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