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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.11 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.11 and 160.84 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.11 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.11 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.11 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 108,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,420.20/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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