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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 690.06 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 690.06 and 135.36 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 690.06 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/690.06 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 690.06 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 93,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.52/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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