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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 494.66 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 494.66 and 206.43 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 494.66 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/494.66 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 494.66 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 102,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,112.66/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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