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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 494.89 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 494.89 and 165.58 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 494.89 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/494.89 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 494.89 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 81,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,942.24/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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