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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.64 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.64 and 122.07 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.64 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.64 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.64 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 42,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.27/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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