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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 695.96 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 695.96 and 139.38 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 695.96 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/695.96 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 695.96 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 97,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,002.90/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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