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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.21 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.21 and 135.45 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.21 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.21 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.21 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 93,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,488.94/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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