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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 602.90 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 602.90 and 127.99 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 602.90 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/602.90 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 602.90 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 77,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,165.17/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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