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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.76 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.76 and 150.75 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.76 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.76 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.76 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 52,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.82/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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