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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 494.82 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 494.82 and 206.64 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 494.82 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/494.82 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 494.82 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 102,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249.60/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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