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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 494.67 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 494.67 and 167.79 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 494.67 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/494.67 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 494.67 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 83,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,000.68/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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