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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.61 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.61 and 109.19 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.61 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.61 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.61 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 37,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844.07/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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