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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 690.57 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 690.57 and 200.95 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 690.57 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/690.57 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 690.57 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 138,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,768.32/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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