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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 689.94 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 689.94 and 135.39 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 689.94 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/689.94 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 689.94 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 93,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,410.98/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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