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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 710.67 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 710.67 and 230.34 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 710.67 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/710.67 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 710.67 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 163,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,695.73/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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