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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 346.19 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 346.19 and 207.82 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 346.19 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/346.19 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 346.19 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 71,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945.21/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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