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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.30 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.30 and 152.08 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.30 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.30 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.30 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 104,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,979.10/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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