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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 499.77 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 499.77 and 329.82 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 499.77 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/499.77 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 499.77 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 164,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,834.14/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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