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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 690.87 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 690.87 and 135.92 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 690.87 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/690.87 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 690.87 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 93,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,904.78/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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