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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.32, 688.89 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.32, 688.89 and 134.69 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.32 : 688.89 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.32/688.89 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.32x = 688.89 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.32x = 92,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786.59/459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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