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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.11 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.11 and 94.61 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.11 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.11 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.11 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 47,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974.67/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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