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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.47 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.47 and 94.01 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.47 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.47 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.47 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 32,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.80/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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