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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 730.75 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 730.75 and 333.09 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 730.75 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/730.75 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 730.75 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 243,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,405.52/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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