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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.07 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.07 and 94.61 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.07 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.07 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.07 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 47,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,973.89/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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