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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 479.08 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 479.08 and 127 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 479.08 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/479.08 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 479.08 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 60,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,843.16/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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