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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 680.95 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 680.95 and 333.19 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 680.95 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/680.95 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 680.95 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 226,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,885.73/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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