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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 465.05 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 465.05 and 127.29 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 465.05 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/465.05 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 465.05 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 59,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196.21/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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