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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.68 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.68 and 127.28 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.68 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.68 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.68 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 61,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053.67/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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