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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.08 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.08 and 169.43 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.08 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.08 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.08 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 49,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317.68/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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