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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 464.96 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 464.96 and 127.34 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 464.96 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/464.96 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 464.96 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 59,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208.01/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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