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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.93 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.93 and 109.07 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.93 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.93 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.93 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 27,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.22/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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