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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.01, 780.98 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.01, 780.98 and 333 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.01 : 780.98 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.01/780.98 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.01x = 780.98 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.01x = 260,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,064.68/566.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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