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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.56 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.56 and 314.02 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.56 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.56 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.56 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 156,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,871.83/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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