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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 690.16 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 690.16 and 151.92 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 690.16 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/690.16 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 690.16 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 104,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,849.11/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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