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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 483.74 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 483.74 and 127.60 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 483.74 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/483.74 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 483.74 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 61,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724.33/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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