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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 503.45 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 503.45 and 333.29 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 503.45 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/503.45 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 503.45 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 167,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,795.69/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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