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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 688.05 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 688.05 and 134.07 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 688.05 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/688.05 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 688.05 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 92,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,246.86/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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