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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.68 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.68 and 176.26 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.68 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.68 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.68 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 87,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.56/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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