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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 498.75 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 498.75 and 306.10 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 498.75 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/498.75 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 498.75 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 152,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,667.38/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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