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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 634.80 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 634.80 and 333.10 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 634.80 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/634.80 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 634.80 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 211,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,451.88/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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