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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.26 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.26 and 94.05 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.26 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.26 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.26 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 32,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.75/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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