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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 348.27 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 348.27 and 110.38 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 348.27 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/348.27 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 348.27 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 38,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440.30/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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