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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 348.14 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 348.14 and 103.81 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 348.14 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/348.14 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 348.14 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 36,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,140.41/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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