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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.11, 688.77 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.11, 688.77 and 134.47 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.11 : 688.77 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.11/688.77 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.11x = 688.77 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.11x = 92,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,622.27/459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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