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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 690.06 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 690.06 and 213.34 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 690.06 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/690.06 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 690.06 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 147,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,217.40/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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