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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 345.93 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 345.93 and 108.82 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 345.93 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/345.93 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 345.93 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 37,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644.10/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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