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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 500.04 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 500.04 and 150.63 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 500.04 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/500.04 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 500.04 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 75,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319.15/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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