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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 500.04 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 500.04 and 301.92 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 500.04 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/500.04 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 500.04 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 150,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,972.08/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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