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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.24 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.24 and 94.26 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.24 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.24 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.24 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 52,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054.14/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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