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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 673.68 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 673.68 and 160.76 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 673.68 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/673.68 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 673.68 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 108,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,300.80/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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