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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 495.06 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 495.06 and 156.89 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 495.06 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/495.06 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 495.06 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 77,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669.96/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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