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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.67 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.67 and 150.39 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.67 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.67 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.67 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 75,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,145.37/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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