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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 618.12 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 618.12 and 230.62 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 618.12 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/618.12 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 618.12 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 142,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549.68/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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