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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.00, 348.04 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.00, 348.04 and 195.77 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.00 : 348.04 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.00/348.04 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.00x = 348.04 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.00x = 68,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,136.91/232.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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