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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 697.57 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 697.57 and 136.00 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 697.57 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/697.57 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 697.57 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 94,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,870.05/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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