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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.22, 673.81 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.22, 673.81 and 160.62 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.22 : 673.81 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.22/673.81 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.22x = 673.81 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.22x = 108,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,227.36/449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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