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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 464.70 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 464.70 and 127.36 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 464.70 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/464.70 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 464.70 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 59,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,184.19/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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