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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.90 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.90 and 150.68 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.90 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.90 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.90 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 75,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,324.93/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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