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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.91 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.91 and 204.75 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.91 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.91 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.91 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 102,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,355.55/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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