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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 347.79 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 347.79 and 69.55 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 347.79 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/347.79 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 347.79 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 24,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.19/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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