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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.92 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.92 and 312.88 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.92 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.92 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.92 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 156,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,414.97/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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