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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 507.08 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 507.08 and 94.56 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 507.08 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/507.08 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 507.08 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 47,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,949.48/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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