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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.97 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.97 and 133.98 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.97 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.97 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.97 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 46,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,219.08/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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