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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 606.24 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 606.24 and 160.65 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 606.24 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/606.24 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 606.24 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 97,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,392.46/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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