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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.27 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.27 and 94.27 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.27 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.27 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.27 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 52,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,060.64/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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