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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 507.33 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 507.33 and 94.74 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 507.33 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/507.33 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 507.33 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 48,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,064.44/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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