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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 498.54 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 498.54 and 235.44 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 498.54 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/498.54 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 498.54 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 117,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,376.26/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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