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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 484.03 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 484.03 and 127.86 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 484.03 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/484.03 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 484.03 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 61,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,887.44/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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