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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.80 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.80 and 160.54 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.80 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.80 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.80 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 108,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,171.85/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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