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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.07, 605.94 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.07, 605.94 and 160.75 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.07 : 605.94 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.07/605.94 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.07x = 605.94 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.07x = 97,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,404.86/404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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