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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 307.07 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 307.07 and 127.28 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 307.07 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/307.07 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 307.07 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 39,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.87/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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