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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 673.66 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 673.66 and 156.61 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 673.66 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/673.66 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 673.66 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 105,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,498.26/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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