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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.52 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.52 and 160.36 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.52 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.52 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.52 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 108,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,005.67/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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