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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 348.22 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 348.22 and 69.78 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 348.22 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/348.22 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 348.22 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 24,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298.79/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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