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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 487.85 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 487.85 and 94.12 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 487.85 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/487.85 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 487.85 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 45,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,913.53/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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