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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.75 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.75 and 127.94 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.75 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.75 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.75 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 57,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795.83/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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