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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.64 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.64 and 127.60 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.64 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.64 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.64 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 63,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,754.06/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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