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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.38 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.38 and 152.19 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.38 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.38 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.38 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 105,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,068.17/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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