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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.02 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.02 and 94.52 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.02 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.02 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.02 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 47,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.52/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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