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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 673.52 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 673.52 and 156.52 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 673.52 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/673.52 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 673.52 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 105,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,419.35/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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