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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 345.96 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 345.96 and 108.90 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 345.96 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/345.96 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 345.96 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 37,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.04/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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