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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.33 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.33 and 152.66 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.33 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.33 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.33 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 105,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,538.44/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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