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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 674.45 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 674.45 and 160.91 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 674.45 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/674.45 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 674.45 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 108,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,524.94/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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