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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.81, 689.76 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.81, 689.76 and 135.27 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.81 : 689.76 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.81/689.76 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.81x = 689.76 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.81x = 93,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.84/459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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