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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 673.83 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.18, 673.83 and 156.82 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 673.83 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/673.83 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 673.83 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 105,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670.02/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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