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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 346.28 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 346.28 and 93.95 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 346.28 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/346.28 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 346.28 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 32,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530.80/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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