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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.22, 688.82 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.22, 688.82 and 134.58 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.22 : 688.82 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.22/688.82 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.22x = 688.82 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.22x = 92,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700.19/459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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