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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 556.04 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 556.04 and 127.25 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 556.04 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/556.04 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 556.04 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 70,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752.67/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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