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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 664.01 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 664.01 and 333.87 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 664.01 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/664.01 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 664.01 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 221,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,693.02/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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