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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 495.10 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 495.10 and 176.08 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 495.10 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/495.10 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 495.10 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 87,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,177.21/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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