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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 345.06 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 345.06 and 225.99 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 345.06 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/345.06 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 345.06 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 77,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,980.11/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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