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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 348.75 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 348.75 and 135 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 348.75 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/348.75 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 348.75 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 47,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081.25/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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