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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 696.09 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 696.09 and 139.41 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 696.09 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/696.09 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 696.09 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 97,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,041.91/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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