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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.60 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.60 and 89.59 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.60 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.60 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.60 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 44,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760.19/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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