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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.76 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.76 and 127.38 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.76 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.76 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.76 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 39,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075.09/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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