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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 697.70 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 697.70 and 136.08 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 697.70 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/697.70 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 697.70 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 94,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,946.23/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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