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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 674.19 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 674.19 and 160.70 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 674.19 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/674.19 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 674.19 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 108,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.96/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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