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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.02 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.02 and 151.92 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.02 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.02 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.02 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 104,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,827.84/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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