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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.09 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.09 and 92.54 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.09 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.09 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.09 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 23,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,514.36/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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