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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.04 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.04 and 160.74 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.04 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.04 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.04 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 108,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.19/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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