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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.57 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.57 and 93.95 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.57 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.57 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.57 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 45,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.20/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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