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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 691.07 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 691.07 and 152.53 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 691.07 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/691.07 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 691.07 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 105,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,410.30/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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