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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 691.02 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 691.02 and 135.99 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 691.02 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/691.02 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 691.02 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 93,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971.81/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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