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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 495.36 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 495.36 and 167.97 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 495.36 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/495.36 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 495.36 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 83,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205.62/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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