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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 347.84 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 347.84 and 94.96 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 347.84 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/347.84 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 347.84 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 33,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030.89/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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