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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 697.12 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 697.12 and 135.75 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 697.12 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/697.12 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 697.12 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 94,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,633.70/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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