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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.83 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.83 and 89.79 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.83 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.83 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.83 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 44,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,879.74/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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