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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 690.98 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 690.98 and 136 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 690.98 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/690.98 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 690.98 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 93,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,973.28/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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