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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 689.94 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 689.94 and 135.35 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 689.94 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/689.94 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 689.94 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 93,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,379.93/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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