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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 495.77 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 495.77 and 156.93 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 495.77 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/495.77 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 495.77 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 77,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,800.40/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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