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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.11 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.11 and 94.18 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.11 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.11 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.11 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 51,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,997.72/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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