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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 674.10 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 674.10 and 160.84 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 674.10 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/674.10 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 674.10 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 108,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,422.24/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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