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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 710.58 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 710.58 and 127.02 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 710.58 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/710.58 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 710.58 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 90,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,257.87/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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