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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 610.71 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 610.71 and 333.79 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 610.71 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/610.71 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 610.71 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 203,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,848.89/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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