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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 499.64 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 499.64 and 113.69 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 499.64 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/499.64 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 499.64 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 56,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,804.75/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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