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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.59, 690.89 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.59, 690.89 and 135.96 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.59 : 690.89 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.59/690.89 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.59x = 690.89 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.59x = 93,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,929.27/460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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