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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 730.98 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 730.98 and 333.47 is: 460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 730.98 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/730.98 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 730.98 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 243,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,756.25/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.05

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