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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.99, 690.06 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.99, 690.06 and 151.84 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.99 : 690.06 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.99/690.06 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.99x = 690.06 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.99x = 104,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,778.71/459.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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