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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 690.25 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 690.25 and 135.52 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 690.25 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/690.25 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 690.25 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 93,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.68/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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