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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 688.05 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 688.05 and 134.00 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 688.05 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/688.05 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 688.05 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 92,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195.26/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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