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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.20 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.20 and 127.46 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.20 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.20 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.20 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 63,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,625.54/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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