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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 606.32 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 606.32 and 160.76 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 606.32 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/606.32 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 606.32 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 97,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,468.17/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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