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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 710.26 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 710.26 and 230.92 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 710.26 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/710.26 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 710.26 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 164,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,013.24/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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