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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 344.82 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 344.82 and 108.07 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 344.82 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/344.82 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 344.82 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 37,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.24/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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