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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 228.90 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 228.90 and 127.10 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 228.90 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/228.90 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 228.90 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 29,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,093.19/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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