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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 464.88 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 464.88 and 127.46 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 464.88 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/464.88 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 464.88 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 59,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253.60/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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