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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.35, 688.95 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.35, 688.95 and 134.65 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.35 : 688.95 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.35/688.95 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.35x = 688.95 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.35x = 92,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,763.67/459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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