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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 346.04 and 109.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 346.04 and 109.00 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 346.04 = 109.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/346.04 = 109.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 346.04 × 109.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 37,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.08/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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