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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.71 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.71 and 101.95 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.71 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.71 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.71 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 50,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943.15/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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