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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.28 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.28 and 122.91 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.28 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.28 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.28 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 28,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796.10/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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