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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.35 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.35 and 127.56 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.35 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.35 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.35 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 63,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.09/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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