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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 710.93 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 710.93 and 230.67 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 710.93 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/710.93 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 710.93 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 163,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,990.80/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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