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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.27 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.27 and 135.93 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.27 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.27 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.27 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 47,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.34/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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