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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 938.76 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 938.76 and 333.09 is: 499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 938.76 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/938.76 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 938.76 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 312,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,691.57/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.67

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