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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 495 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 495 and 175.92 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 495 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/495 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 495 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 87,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080.40/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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