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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 511.88 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 511.88 and 94.48 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 511.88 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/511.88 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 511.88 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 48,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362.42/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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