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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 915.90 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 915.90 and 333.10 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 915.90 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/915.90 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 915.90 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 305,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,080.05/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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