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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.89 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.89 and 141.03 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.89 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.89 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.89 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 70,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.49/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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