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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 507.06 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 507.06 and 94.59 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 507.06 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/507.06 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 507.06 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 47,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962.81/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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