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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 673.14 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 673.14 and 160.18 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 673.14 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/673.14 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 673.14 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 107,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823.57/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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