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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.35, 719.00 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.35, 719.00 and 333.35 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.35 : 719.00 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.35/719.00 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.35x = 719.00 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.35x = 239,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,681.28/480.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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