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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300 and 127.92 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 38,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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