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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 691.25 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 691.25 and 136.14 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 691.25 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/691.25 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 691.25 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 94,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105.39/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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