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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 465.04 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 465.04 and 127.36 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 465.04 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/465.04 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 465.04 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 59,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227.58/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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