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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.70, 744.02 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.70, 744.02 and 333.84 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.70 : 744.02 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.70/744.02 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.70x = 744.02 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.70x = 248,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,383.64/495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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