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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.72 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.72 and 164.68 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.72 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.72 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.72 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 81,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,304.16/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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