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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 399.84 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 399.84 and 230.32 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 399.84 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/399.84 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 399.84 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 92,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,091.15/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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