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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.54 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.54 and 135.72 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.54 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.54 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.54 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 93,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,720.09/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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