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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.54 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.54 and 140.64 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.54 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.54 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.54 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 70,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,255.31/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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