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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.53 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.53 and 67.04 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.53 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.53 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.53 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 17,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063.69/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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