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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 347.80 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 347.80 and 129.43 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 347.80 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/347.80 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 347.80 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 45,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015.75/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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