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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.44 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.44 and 76.92 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.44 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.44 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.44 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 26,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648.16/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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