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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 419.93 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 419.93 and 230.19 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 419.93 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/419.93 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 419.93 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 96,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663.69/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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