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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 630.64 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 630.64 and 127.95 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 630.64 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/630.64 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 630.64 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 80,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,690.39/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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