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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 607.15 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 607.15 and 127.13 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 607.15 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/607.15 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 607.15 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 77,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,183.81/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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