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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.60 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.60 and 94.95 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.60 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.60 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.60 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 48,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195.59/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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