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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.79 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.79 and 89.77 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.79 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.79 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.79 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 44,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863.65/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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