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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 345 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 345 and 153.48 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 345 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/345 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 345 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 52,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.60/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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