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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 499.52 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 499.52 and 196.20 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 499.52 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/499.52 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 499.52 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 98,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.84/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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