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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.11, 494.82 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.11, 494.82 and 156.70 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.11 : 494.82 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.11/494.82 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.11x = 494.82 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.11x = 77,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,537.05/330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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