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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 346.14 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 346.14 and 108.93 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 346.14 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/346.14 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 346.14 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 37,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705.03/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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