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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.76 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.76 and 167.64 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.76 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.76 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.76 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 82,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,941.57/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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