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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 458.67 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 458.67 and 296.65 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 458.67 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/458.67 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 458.67 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 136,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,064.46/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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