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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.34 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.34 and 101.19 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.34 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.34 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.34 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 25,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.66/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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