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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.92 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.92 and 225.92 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.92 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.92 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.92 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 78,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828.01/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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