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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.20 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.20 and 94.74 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.20 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.20 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.20 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 48,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.59/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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