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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 495.10 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 495.10 and 167.71 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 495.10 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/495.10 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 495.10 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 83,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034.28/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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