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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 681.51 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 681.51 and 333 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 681.51 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/681.51 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 681.51 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 226,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,944.08/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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