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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 840.44 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 840.44 and 333 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 840.44 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/840.44 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 840.44 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 279,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,866.52/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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