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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 344.76 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 344.76 and 207.66 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 344.76 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/344.76 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 344.76 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 71,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593.38/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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