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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 631.56 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 631.56 and 333.75 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 631.56 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/631.56 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 631.56 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 210,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,782.69/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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