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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.68 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.68 and 127.76 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.68 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.68 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.68 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 63,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839.12/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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