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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 691.05 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 691.05 and 200.64 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 691.05 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/691.05 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 691.05 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 138,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,652.27/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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