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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 451.08 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 451.08 and 127.70 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 451.08 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/451.08 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 451.08 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 57,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602.72/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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