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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 697.19 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 697.19 and 135.74 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 697.19 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/697.19 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 697.19 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 94,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,638.40/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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