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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 690.12 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 690.12 and 151.86 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 690.12 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/690.12 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 690.12 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 104,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,801.62/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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