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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.10 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.10 and 113.40 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.10 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.10 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.10 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 78,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,253.32/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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