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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.67, 465.88 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.67, 465.88 and 127.94 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.67 : 465.88 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.67/465.88 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.67x = 465.88 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.67x = 59,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604.69/310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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