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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.92 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.92 and 135.28 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.92 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.92 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.92 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 46,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931.34/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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