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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.64 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.64 and 167.52 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.64 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.64 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.64 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 82,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,862.09/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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