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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 348.00 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 348.00 and 129.20 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 348.00 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/348.00 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 348.00 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 44,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,959.38/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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