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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.73 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.73 and 127.94 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.73 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.73 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.73 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 59,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.85/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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