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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 487.54 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 487.54 and 93.92 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 487.54 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/487.54 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 487.54 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 45,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787.32/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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