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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 691.11 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 691.11 and 136.11 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 691.11 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/691.11 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 691.11 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 94,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,066.98/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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