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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.25 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.25 and 102.93 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.25 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.25 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.25 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 35,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947.79/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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