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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 688.55 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 688.55 and 134.44 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 688.55 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/688.55 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 688.55 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 92,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,564.55/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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