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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.51, 690.67 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.51, 690.67 and 135.88 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.51 : 690.67 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.51/690.67 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.51x = 690.67 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.51x = 93,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846.68/460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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