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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.75, 691.18 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.75, 691.18 and 152.66 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.75 : 691.18 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.75/691.18 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.75x = 691.18 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.75x = 105,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,511.32/460.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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