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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 347.99 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 347.99 and 77.94 is: 116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 347.99 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/347.99 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 347.99 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 27,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,122.34/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.87

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