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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 552.22 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 552.22 and 94.23 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 552.22 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/552.22 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 552.22 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 52,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,035.69/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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