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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 345.99 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 345.99 and 192.66 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 345.99 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/345.99 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 345.99 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 66,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658.43/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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