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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 962.10 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 962.10 and 333 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 962.10 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/962.10 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 962.10 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 320,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,379.30/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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