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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.10 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.10 and 109.08 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.10 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.10 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.10 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 37,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,752.04/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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