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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 507.08 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 507.08 and 94.58 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 507.08 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/507.08 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 507.08 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 47,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.09/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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