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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 233.87 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 233.87 and 110.61 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 233.87 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/233.87 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 233.87 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 25,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,868.36/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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