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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 347.64 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 347.64 and 109.93 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 347.64 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/347.64 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 347.64 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 38,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216.07/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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