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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.94 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.94 and 92.94 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.94 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.94 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.94 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 32,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.72/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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