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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.90 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.90 and 167.60 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.90 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.90 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.90 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 82,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945.24/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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