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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 498.92 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 498.92 and 247.28 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 498.92 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/498.92 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 498.92 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 123,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,372.94/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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