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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 662.32 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 662.32 and 333.92 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 662.32 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/662.32 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 662.32 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 221,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,161.89/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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