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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 710.91 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 710.91 and 127.25 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 710.91 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/710.91 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 710.91 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 90,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,459.74/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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