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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.54 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.54 and 89.55 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.54 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.54 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.54 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 44,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733.81/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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