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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 495 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 495 and 167.76 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 495 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/495 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 495 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 83,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,041.20/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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