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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.53 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.53 and 93.90 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.53 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.53 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.53 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 45,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,779.07/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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