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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 507.25 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 507.25 and 94.69 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 507.25 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/507.25 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 507.25 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 48,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030.47/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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