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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 690.03 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 690.03 and 135.42 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 690.03 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/690.03 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 690.03 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 93,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443.86/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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