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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 744.67 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 744.67 and 333.64 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 744.67 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/744.67 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 744.67 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 248,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,451.70/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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