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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 495.72 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 495.72 and 176.45 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 495.72 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/495.72 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 495.72 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 87,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,467.32/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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