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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 464.94 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 464.94 and 127.23 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 464.94 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/464.94 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 464.94 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 59,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154.32/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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