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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 334.80 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 334.80 and 169.11 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 334.80 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/334.80 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 334.80 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 56,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618.03/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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