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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 469.53 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 469.53 and 127.96 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 469.53 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/469.53 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 469.53 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 60,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.06/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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