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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 591.82 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 591.82 and 333.36 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 591.82 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/591.82 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 591.82 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 197,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285.32/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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