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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.71 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.71 and 135.85 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.71 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.71 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.71 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 93,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,832.95/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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