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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.29, 495.09 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.29, 495.09 and 167.61 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.29 : 495.09 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.29/495.09 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.29x = 495.09 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.29x = 82,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982.03/330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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