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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348 and 135.76 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 47,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244.48/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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