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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 691.13 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 691.13 and 136.22 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 691.13 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/691.13 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 691.13 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 94,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,142.61/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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