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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.41, 674.01 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.41, 674.01 and 160.85 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.41 : 674.01 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.41/674.01 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.41x = 674.01 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.41x = 108,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,414.51/449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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