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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 348.93 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 348.93 and 111.02 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 348.93 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/348.93 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 348.93 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 38,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736.46/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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