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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 692.64 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 692.64 and 132.76 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 692.64 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/692.64 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 692.64 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 91,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,954.89/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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