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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 348.99 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 348.99 and 110.91 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 348.99 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/348.99 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 348.99 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 38,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.48/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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