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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.36 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.36 and 194.68 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.36 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.36 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.36 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 67,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.36/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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