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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 663.57 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 663.57 and 333.43 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 663.57 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/663.57 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 663.57 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 221,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,252.49/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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