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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.89 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.89 and 116.95 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.89 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.89 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.89 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 58,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,459.64/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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