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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.60 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.60 and 135.83 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.60 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.60 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.60 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 93,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,806.43/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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