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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 345.08 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 345.08 and 93.14 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 345.08 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/345.08 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 345.08 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 32,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.75/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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