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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 347.69 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 347.69 and 94.84 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 347.69 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/347.69 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 347.69 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 32,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.29/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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