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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.54 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.54 and 135.73 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.54 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.54 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.54 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 93,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,726.99/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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