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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.63 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.63 and 122.75 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.63 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.63 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.63 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 42,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.83/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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