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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.49 and 333.05 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.49 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.49 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.49 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 225,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,299.95/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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