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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 127.15 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 127.15 and 30.67 is: 46.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 127.15 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/127.15 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 127.15 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 3,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899.30/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.01

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