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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 346.06 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 346.06 and 192.34 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 346.06 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/346.06 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 346.06 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 66,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,561.18/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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