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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 507.08 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 507.08 and 94.59 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 507.08 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/507.08 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 507.08 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 47,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,964.22/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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