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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 703.38 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 703.38 and 160.66 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 703.38 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/703.38 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 703.38 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 113,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005.03/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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