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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 691.01 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 691.01 and 136 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 691.01 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/691.01 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 691.01 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 93,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,977.36/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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