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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.41 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.41 and 109.13 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.41 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.41 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.41 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 37,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801.99/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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