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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 690.10 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 690.10 and 135.40 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 690.10 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/690.10 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 690.10 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 93,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,439.54/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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