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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.19, 495.48 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.19, 495.48 and 167.89 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.19 : 495.48 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.19/495.48 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.19x = 495.48 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.19x = 83,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,185.30/330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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