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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.54 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.54 and 243.75 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.54 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.54 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.54 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 168,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,319.13/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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