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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.86 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.86 and 135.93 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.86 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.86 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.86 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 93,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,908.60/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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