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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 680.07 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 680.07 and 160.92 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 680.07 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/680.07 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 680.07 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 109,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,436.86/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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