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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 621.84 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 621.84 and 333 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 621.84 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/621.84 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 621.84 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 207,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,072.72/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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