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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.83, 345.77 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.83, 345.77 and 108.98 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.83 : 345.77 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.83/345.77 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.83x = 345.77 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.83x = 37,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,681.45/230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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