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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 507.02 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 507.02 and 94.54 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 507.02 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/507.02 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 507.02 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 47,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933.67/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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