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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 689.54 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 689.54 and 135.04 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 689.54 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/689.54 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 689.54 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 93,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,115.48/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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