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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 495.99 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 495.99 and 168.25 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 495.99 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/495.99 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 495.99 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 83,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.32/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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