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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673.70 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673.70 and 156.65 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673.70 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673.70 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673.70 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 105,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535.11/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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