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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.08 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.08 and 136.20 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.08 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.08 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.08 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 94,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,125.10/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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