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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 464.94 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 464.94 and 127.44 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 464.94 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/464.94 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 464.94 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 59,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,251.95/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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