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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.98 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.98 and 69.66 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.98 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.98 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.98 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 24,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240.29/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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