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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,365 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,365 and 333 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,365 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,365 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,365 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 454,545
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,545/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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