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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 487.58 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 487.58 and 93.95 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 487.58 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/487.58 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 487.58 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 45,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808.14/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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