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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 673.88 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 673.88 and 160.67 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 673.88 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/673.88 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 673.88 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 108,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,273.58/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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