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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 691.39 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 691.39 and 136.27 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 691.39 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/691.39 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 691.39 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 94,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.72/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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