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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.19, 494.98 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.19, 494.98 and 165.56 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.19 : 494.98 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.19/494.98 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.19x = 494.98 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.19x = 81,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948.89/330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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