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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 347.86 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 347.86 and 110.44 is: 165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 347.86 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/347.86 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 347.86 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 38,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,415.37/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.57

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