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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 691.14 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 691.14 and 136.03 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 691.14 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/691.14 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 691.14 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 94,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,015.77/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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