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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 830.95 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 830.95 and 169.19 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 830.95 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/830.95 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 830.95 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 140,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,588.43/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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