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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 344.97 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 344.97 and 127.44 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 344.97 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/344.97 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 344.97 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 43,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962.98/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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