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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 690.20 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 690.20 and 213.34 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 690.20 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/690.20 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 690.20 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 147,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247.46/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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