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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.07, 590.15 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.07, 590.15 and 333.05 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.07 : 590.15 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.07/590.15 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.07x = 590.15 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.07x = 196,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,547.34/394.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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