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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 347.44 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 347.44 and 94.69 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 347.44 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/347.44 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 347.44 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 32,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.47/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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