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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 507.18 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 507.18 and 94.66 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 507.18 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/507.18 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 507.18 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 48,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,007.12/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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