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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.72, 606 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.72, 606 and 333.44 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.72 : 606 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.72/606 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.72x = 606 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.72x = 202,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,064.64/404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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