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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 495.20 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 495.20 and 167.82 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 495.20 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/495.20 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 495.20 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 83,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101.15/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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