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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 574.06 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 574.06 and 94.14 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 574.06 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/574.06 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 574.06 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 54,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042.01/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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