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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.70 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.70 and 210.04 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.70 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.70 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.70 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 72,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,400.79/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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