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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 499.32 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 499.32 and 113.55 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 499.32 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/499.32 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 499.32 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 56,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,694.72/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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