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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 673.62 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 673.62 and 160.36 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 673.62 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/673.62 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 673.62 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 108,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,021.70/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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