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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.84 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.84 and 165.92 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.84 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.84 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.84 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 82,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266.98/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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