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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.06 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.06 and 160.82 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.06 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.06 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.06 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 108,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,402.33/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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