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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.10 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.10 and 127.62 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.10 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.10 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.10 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 61,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.36/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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