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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 690.08 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 690.08 and 151.93 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 690.08 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/690.08 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 690.08 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 104,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,841.37/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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