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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 344.34 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 344.34 and 213 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 344.34 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/344.34 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 344.34 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 73,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,344.42/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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