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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.69 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.69 and 94 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.69 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.69 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.69 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 45,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842.86/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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