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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 346.04 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 346.04 and 109.05 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 346.04 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/346.04 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 346.04 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 37,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735.12/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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