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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 451 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 451 and 127.28 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 451 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/451 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 451 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 57,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403.28/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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