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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 349.04 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 349.04 and 155.25 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 349.04 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/349.04 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 349.04 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 54,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188.85/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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