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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.26 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.26 and 93.93 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.26 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.26 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.26 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 32,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522.90/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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