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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.75, 704.63 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.75, 704.63 and 127.75 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.75 : 704.63 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.75/704.63 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.75x = 704.63 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.75x = 90,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016.48/469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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