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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 255.05 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 255.05 and 67.28 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 255.05 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/255.05 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 255.05 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 17,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.15/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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