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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 499.61 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 499.61 and 89.59 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 499.61 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/499.61 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 499.61 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 44,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760.06/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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