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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 344.94 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 344.94 and 93.04 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 344.94 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/344.94 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 344.94 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 32,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093.22/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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