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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 552.29 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 552.29 and 94.28 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 552.29 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/552.29 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 552.29 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 52,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071.52/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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