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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.19, 690.15 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.19, 690.15 and 151.96 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.19 : 690.15 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.19/690.15 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.19x = 690.15 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.19x = 104,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,875.19/460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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