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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 346.06 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 346.06 and 120.93 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 346.06 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/346.06 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 346.06 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 41,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.44/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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