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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.94 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.94 and 127.26 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.94 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.94 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.94 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 59,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.26/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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