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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 690.94 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 690.94 and 135.91 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 690.94 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/690.94 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 690.94 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 93,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,901.86/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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