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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 346.06 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 346.06 and 68.39 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 346.06 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/346.06 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 346.06 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 23,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666.70/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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