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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 691.02 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 691.02 and 136.10 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 691.02 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/691.02 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 691.02 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 94,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,044.37/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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