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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 691.92 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 691.92 and 136.56 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 691.92 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/691.92 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 691.92 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 94,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,488.60/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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