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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 495.25 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 495.25 and 165.35 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 495.25 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/495.25 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 495.25 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 81,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,888.97/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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