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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 348.64 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 348.64 and 110.58 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 348.64 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/348.64 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 348.64 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 38,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550.87/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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