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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.26 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.26 and 156.91 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.26 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.26 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.26 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 77,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.88/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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