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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 494.93 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 494.93 and 167.57 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 494.93 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/494.93 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 494.93 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 82,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,935.42/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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