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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.06 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.06 and 203.44 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.06 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.06 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.06 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 70,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,402.45/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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