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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.09 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.09 and 95.08 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.09 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.09 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.09 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 33,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.40/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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