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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.04 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.04 and 110.90 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.04 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.04 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.04 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 38,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.69/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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