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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 674.28 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 674.28 and 160.75 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 674.28 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/674.28 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 674.28 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 108,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,389.71/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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