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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 673.13 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 673.13 and 160.19 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 673.13 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/673.13 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 673.13 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 107,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,828.69/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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