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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.95 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.95 and 200.57 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.95 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.95 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.95 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 138,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580.89/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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