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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.25 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.25 and 137.94 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.25 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.25 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.25 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 68,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866.93/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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