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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.47, 692.35 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.47, 692.35 and 136.84 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.47 : 692.35 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.47/692.35 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.47x = 692.35 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.47x = 94,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,740.40/461.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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