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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 690.29 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 690.29 and 152.01 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 690.29 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/690.29 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 690.29 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 104,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,931.36/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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