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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.43, 690.70 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.43, 690.70 and 135.80 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.43 : 690.70 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.43/690.70 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.43x = 690.70 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.43x = 93,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,792.93/460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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