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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 347.76 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 347.76 and 69.53 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 347.76 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/347.76 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 347.76 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 24,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.01/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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