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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.22 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.22 and 92.58 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.22 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.22 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.22 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 23,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.69/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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