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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.06 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.06 and 225.48 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.06 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.06 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.06 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 112,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528.05/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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