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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.07, 606.20 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.07, 606.20 and 230.82 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.07 : 606.20 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.07/606.20 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.07x = 606.20 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.07x = 139,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921.93/404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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