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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674 and 156.82 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 105,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,696.68/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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