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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.95 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.95 and 135.92 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.95 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.95 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.95 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 93,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,915.48/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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