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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 345.68 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 345.68 and 108.63 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 345.68 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/345.68 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 345.68 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 37,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.68/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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