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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.97, 464.97 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.97, 464.97 and 127.39 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.97 : 464.97 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.97/464.97 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.97x = 464.97 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.97x = 59,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232.53/309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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