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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.28 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.28 and 94.06 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.28 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.28 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.28 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 32,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.10/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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