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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 846.97 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 846.97 and 333.99 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 846.97 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/846.97 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 846.97 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 282,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,878.30/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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