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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 688.01 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 688.01 and 134.02 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 688.01 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/688.01 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 688.01 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 92,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204.71/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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