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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 507.16 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 507.16 and 94.65 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 507.16 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/507.16 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 507.16 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 48,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.69/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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