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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.83 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.83 and 127.46 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.83 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.83 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.83 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 30,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,568.73/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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