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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.79 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.79 and 135.48 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.79 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.79 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.79 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 94,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,403.89/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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