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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 620.34 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 620.34 and 333.16 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 620.34 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/620.34 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 620.34 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 206,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,672.47/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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