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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 345.58 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 345.58 and 102.04 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 345.58 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/345.58 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 345.58 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 35,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.98/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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