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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.10 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.10 and 127.45 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.10 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.10 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.10 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 29,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.88/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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