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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 614.62 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 614.62 and 333.58 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 614.62 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/614.62 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 614.62 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 205,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,024.94/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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