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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.18 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.18 and 135.46 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.18 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.18 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.18 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 93,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,491.78/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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