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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.01 and 69.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.01 and 69.70 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.01 = 69.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.01 = 69.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.01 × 69.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 24,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.30/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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