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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 230.73 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 230.73 and 127.05 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 230.73 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/230.73 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 230.73 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 29,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314.25/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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