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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.06 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.06 and 230.22 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.06 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.06 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.06 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 85,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655.65/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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