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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.32 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.32 and 136.64 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.32 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.32 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.32 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 47,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731.08/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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