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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 347.64 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 347.64 and 195.45 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 347.64 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/347.64 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 347.64 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 67,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,946.24/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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