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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 347.70 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 347.70 and 95.02 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 347.70 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/347.70 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 347.70 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 33,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038.45/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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