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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 884.52 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 884.52 and 333 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 884.52 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/884.52 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 884.52 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 294,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,545.16/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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