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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 464.96 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 464.96 and 127.40 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 464.96 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/464.96 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 464.96 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 59,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.90/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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