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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 507.29 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 507.29 and 94.76 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 507.29 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/507.29 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 507.29 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 48,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071.59/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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