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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 653.18 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 653.18 and 333.04 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 653.18 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/653.18 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 653.18 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 217,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,535.07/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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