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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 487.85 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 487.85 and 94.14 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 487.85 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/487.85 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 487.85 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 45,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,926.20/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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