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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 92.75 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.70 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.70 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.70 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 23,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623.43/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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