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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.62 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.62 and 127.08 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.62 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.62 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.62 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 89,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,416.03/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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