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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.75, 556.28 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.75, 556.28 and 127.30 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 556.28 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/556.28 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 556.28 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 70,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,814.44/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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